GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

Explain the key components of the National Policy and Action Plan (2015) that have contributed to the significant decline of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE). What additional steps would you suggest to eliminate LWE in the near future?

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025

ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies

Syllabus: Linkages between development and spread of extremism.

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The toppers’ answers

Ujjwal PriyankAIR 10 · CSE 2025 · 185 wordsTheir whole copy

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Recently, Union minister of Home Affairs shri Amit Shah ji claimed that only 6 districts remain impacted by extreme left wing extremism (LWE) in India.

This can be attributed to the National Policy and Action Plan (2015) that led to significant decline of LWE in India:

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  1. Role of Smart leadership which promoted collaboration of multiple stakeholders. → Village Defence community.

  2. Role of inclusive policy to promote socio-economic development of naxalism hit region. Eg: Promoting industries in Gadchiroli in Maharashtra.

  3. Active role of armed forces. Eg: CRPF in Dandakaranya region.

  4. Actionable intelligence to reduce fatality of armed personnel

  5. Rehabilitation of extremist via role of family, friends etc.

However to eliminate the left wing extremism by March 2026, few more steps are required:

  1. Promoting trust building with the local community

  2. Enhance representation in local government.

  3. Provide better educational facility to young children Eg: ROSHNI scheme for increasing employment

  4. Shift towards value-promoting armed force with civil cooperation

  5. Protecting tribal autonomy in Central India.

Close · a way forward

The Left Wing Extremism is breathing its last breathe. Thus, goverment must ensure its eradication.

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